The Greeks [Import] [Paperback]

H. D. F. Kitto (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Books; First reprint edition (1951)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0000CI1R9
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,054,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Investigating Western Civilization Origins., May 17, 2007

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Maximiliano F Yofre "Maxi" (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - See all my reviews
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I got in touch with this book as a mandatory reading when I was applying to study at Buenos Aires University. As usually happens with prescribed readings, I eyed "The Greeks" with little enthusiasm.

But to my big surprise it was a great read! Professor Kitto has done an outstanding work here. Now, after all this years, I treasure this volume in my library and read it again and again.

In very few pages he gives the reader a complete picture of Ancient Greece, from its origins till the advent of Alexander the Great.

Every main issue is described here: the Polis, their religion, the construction step by step of a unique civilization; art and war; literature and theater; philosophy and history; not a significant issue is left over. At the same time Professor Kitto succeed in writing a very straightforward account and an easy reading.

We may understand thru this book our eternal debt to that Mediterranean people. Nothing will be as it is without the Greek heritage.

A recommended read for students and any person interested in Western Culture.

Enjoy this trip!

Reviewed by Max Yofre.